UFC 4-022-01
25 May 2005
incorporate access control systems or are capable of being upgraded in the future.
Other considerations in the selection of turnstiles or similar access control devices
include the control of potential tailgating and the likelihood that personnel will have
equipment or luggage, which may require additional space in the turnstile. Consider if
pedestrian inspection areas will be required based on pedestrian demand and any
requirement to search personnel and packages. Design elements for pedestrians
should be compliant with ADAAG requirements.
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PARKING
Incorporate parking in the design of the Access Control Zone to support security
vehicles and vehicles associated with shift changes of security personnel. Where an
ECF includes a Visitor Center and more than two visitors will be concurrently processed
on a routine basis, an off-street parking lot is required. Locate spaces to minimize the
walking distance and potential interference with moving or parked vehicles. In addition,
consider the requirements of UFC 4-010-01 and incorporate as necessary.
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AESTHETICS
Entry control facilities provide the first public impression of the installation. They must
present the proper appearance for visitors, employees, and military personnel. The
layout, landscaping, and architecture of the facilities are factors in this image. The
architectural design of the facilities will comply with the installation or command's
architectural design standards.
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LANDSCAPING
Landscaping can greatly improve the aesthetics of the ECF and the impressions of
personnel and visitors. Include line-of-sight considerations in the landscape design. It
is important that the line-of-sight of security personnel through the ECF not be impeded.
This includes consideration of overwatch positions, which require an adequate and
acceptable line-of-fire. Landscaping can also provide natural features that can act as
passive vehicle barriers to provide containment of vehicles through the ECF. Ditches,
berms, slope-cuts, and other natural features can be designed as passive vehicle
barriers. In addition, the existing natural terrain may be impassable by vehicles and
incorporated into the design. Examples of using natural terrain would be using
bounding wetlands, dense forest, etc. as passive barriers. The use of the natural terrain
and landscaping aids in integrating the ECF into the existing landscape, improves
aesthetics and image, and is encouraged.
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CONSTRUCTION PHASING
If the project involves the modification of an existing entry control facility, pay
considerable attention to the phasing of construction. In most cases, it is desirable to
minimize the interruption of the entry control facility operations especially during periods
of peak demand.
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